In October 2005, PFFC noted that Excelsior Packaging Group, Yonkers, NY, the first installation of a Fischer & Krecke press with two more.

The first press was an 80-in., gearless, sleeve-based Flexpress 36 S installed at the Yonkers headquarters. The press is capable of actual production speeds to 2,000 fpm and reportedly allows Excelsior to accomplish very fast changeovers. Recently, Excelsior reached record print production speed of 2,300 fpm. To learn more about this press, visit fischer-krecke.com.